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GF53 OUM

2003 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

234,439 mi
Last recorded234,439 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 OUM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 234,439 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut advise to replace

Offside Rear tyre cut razor blade advise to replace

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2017 234,416 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cut advise to replace

Offside Rear tyre cut razor blade advise to replace

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 140,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 23 Jan 2015 131,486 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 131,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 127,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 13 Jan 2014 127,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 10 Jan 2013 124,734 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 122,024 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 119,117 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 114,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 107,949 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 106,597 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 89,828 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 87,144 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 63,440 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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GF53 OUM is a 2003 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 102,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF53 OUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF53 OUM registered?

GF53 OUM is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is GF53 OUM safe to buy?

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